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Marine The maritime industry has always played a huge role in Africa’s economy and remains a growing industry. A key driver to the continued growth in this industry is the impact of the natural resources sector, where ‘pit to port’ and the transport of commodities, as well as agricultural goods, is seeing increased investment in port infrastructure.
Our shipping expertise covers the entire range of wet and dry contentious and non-contentious matters.
Client highlights
West Africa cargo loss/seizure
We act for owners and yards in negotiating building contracts for a wide range of vessels, as well as advising financiers, yards and owners on complex financing arrangements covering the cost of constructing and purchasing vessels. We also advise cargo insurers and their traders on shipbuilding policies and subcontractors’ liabilities. Having acted in some of the biggest shipbuilding disputes in the past 20 years, we understand the potential problems and work with clients to achieve the best commercial settlement.
Advising cargo insurers on coverage issues arising in relation to claims by the insured for loss/seizure/ misappropriation of rice and vegetable oil cargoes in West Africa.
Libya crude oil potential sanctions breach
Advising an owner in relation to a voyage order from charterers to load a crude oil cargo out of Libya, including as to whether the owner could comply with the voyage order without being in breach of sanctions.
MSC Napoli sinking and loss of over 2000 containers
Advising on the MSC Napoli, a container vessel which suffered structural damage whilst on a voyage from northwest Europe to South Africa laden with approximately 2,600 containers.
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